Gluten Free Recipes - Elana's Pantry

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Pumpkin Whipped Cream

Posted on November 12, 2012

This luscious vegan spread is made from coconut cream. The kind that comes in the can. A dairy-free frosting that’s quick and easy to make? Yes! And just for fall, I have made it pumpkin flavored, though you can thank Marla at familyfreshcooking.com for that, as it was her idea. I have been enamored with


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Paleo Chocolate Frosting

Posted on August 28, 2012

This dairy free chocolate frosting is super easy to make and so delicious you will need to prevent yourself from eating it by the spoonful. Made with dark chocolate and coconut oil, it is a rich and creamy topping that can work on a variety of desserts. I designed this chocolate frosting for my Paleo


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Whipped Cream Frosting

Posted on May 11, 2010

This gluten free Whipped Cream Frosting is fun to make and so easy that the children can practically do it by themselves.  I like to spread it over my Banana Cream Pie Cupcakes, though it goes equally well with Chocolate Cupcakes. Whipped Cream Frosting 1 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons Place the cream and agave


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Chocolate “Dirt”

Posted on May 10, 2010

This chocolate “dirt” is perfect for dusting cakes and cupcakes.  It’s made from one simple ingredient — and super easy to prepare. I recently used this dirt to dust the Whipped Cream Frosting on my Banana Cream Pie Cupcakes. Chocolate “Dirt” 1 handful Place chips in a coffee grinder Grind until the texture of coarse


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Key Lime Icing

Posted on May 7, 2010

This sweet, rich yet tart and tangy Key Lime Icing is a cinch to make and has great flavor.  I like to pair it with my gluten free Coconut Cupcakes to make Coconut Key Lime Cupcakes. Key Lime Icing 1 pint heavy cream ½ cup ¼ cup lime zest (I use a microplane zester) (3-4


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Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting

Posted on December 18, 2009

I’m so glad that everyone enjoyed my Gluten Free Cinnamon Bun Muffin recipe!  I’ve received many reports that people are making them for Christmas morning.  Here’s the Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting to go along with buns. Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting 4 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature 3 tbsp 3 tbsp heavy cream To


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Coconut Cream Frosting

Posted on May 16, 2008

Frosting is one of my favorite foods; in fact, I consider it an actual food group. After all, what is a cupcake without frosting? It’s nothing! Lately I have been stymied when it comes to the frosting creation process. Yes, I have my delicious Vegan Chocolate Frosting recipe, however, I have been lacking in the


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Vegan Chocolate Frosting

Posted on April 22, 2008

This is my all time favorite icing recipe. Lately, I’ve been using this vegan chocolate frosting for cakes, cupcakes, and also as a filling between chocolate wafers. My son loves this double chocolate treat –chocolate wafers with chocolate frosting– packed in his school lunch. I promise, I’ll put chocolate wafers up here on the boards


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Cream Cheese Frosting

Posted on October 21, 2007

Enjoy this gluten free cream cheese frosting on carrot cake or banana bread. Crream Cheese Frosting ¾ cup heavy cream 1 cup cream cheese ¼ cup 1 tablespoon Whip heavy cream until stiff In a separate larger bowl, whip cream cheese until smooth, then blend in agave and vanilla With a rubber spatula, gently blend


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